March 21-25 | Celebrate puppies
Play Street Museum will have a weeklong celebration of National Puppy Day with playtime and education for children. Kids will learn facts about dogs while enjoying themed activities. 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m. $13 per child. 3851 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney. 469-362-8624. https://bit.ly/PSMMcKinney
March 24 | Learn about east McKinney
The city is hosting a community conversation at Old Settlers Recreation Center for residents to participate in the revitalization of east McKinney. In addition to giving feedback to city staff, community members may enjoy free food and family photos, children’s crafts and door prizes. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the history of east McKinney and ask questions about proposed projects. Spanish translators will be on-site. 5-7 p.m. Free. 1201 E. Louisiana St., McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org/eastside
March 26 | Talk with neighbors
Collin College will host the North Collin County Neighborhood Conference with topics ranging from renters rights to homeowners associations. The cities of McKinney and Anna are partnering in this event that includes breakfast. Registration is required. 7:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Free. 2400 Community Ave., McKinney. 972-547-7500. www.mckinneytexas.org/neighborhoodservices
March 29-30 | Better your business
Disney Institute is coming to Collin Corporate College to train businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits on the best way to deliver service. This two-day event will feature workshops on establishing quality customer service and creating a work culture that retains employees. Breakfast will be provided. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (March 29-30). $599 (one-day event), $799 (both days). 2200 W. University Drive, McKinney. www.collin.edu/corporatecollege
March 30 | Craft your own jewelry
Millhouse McKinney and studio resident Cindy Taylor will host a happy hour workshop in which participants will learn how to make paper bead jewelry. Wine and snacks will be provided. 4:30-6:30 p.m. $35. 610 Elm St., McKinney. 202-810-2101. https://millhousemckinney.com/events
April 2 | Enjoy a dance and auction
The McKinney ISD Fine Arts Department will host a swing dance and silent auction at McKinney High School. The event will feature live music from the McKinney High School Mane Attraction and Jazz Ensemble. 7 p.m. $15 (early bird tickets through April 1), $20 (at the door). 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney. 469-302-5700. www.royalprideband.org/thelionswing
April 2, 9, 16 | Shop local
McKinney’s weekly farmers market at Chestnut Square features a variety of vendors who offer grass-fed beef, free-range chicken eggs and produce. Specialty items including ginger beer, pastries, tamales and more are also available. The market will feature live music, face painting and pony rides. 8 a.m.-noon. Free entry. 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790. www.chestnutsquare.org/farmers-market-mckinney
April 8-10 | Attend an art festival
McKinney Main Street will host its annual Arts in Bloom festival in downtown McKinney. The festival will feature Texas wineries, food vendors and more than 120 artists. Children can embrace their inner Picasso at the Kids Creation Station, an interactive art area. 5-10 p.m. (April 8), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (April 9), noon-5 p.m. (April 10). Free entry. 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org/687/Arts-in-Bloom
April 9 | Hunt for eggs
The city’s annual Easter Egg Splash will take place at the Apex Centre. Festivities include an aquatic Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny and face painting. Registration is encouraged due to limited space. 9-11:45 a.m. $10 (per child). 3003 Alma Drive, McKinney. 972-547-2739. https://tinyurl.com/mrxttjxs
April 9 | Solve a murder mystery
Heritage Village at Chestnut Square and McKinney Repertory Theater are partnering to present “Murder at Chestnut,” a murder mystery show and dinner. Vegetarian dinner options will be available. Attendees may bring their own alcoholic beverages. 6-10 p.m. $20 (show only), $50 (show and dinner). 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. www.chestnutsquare.org/murder-mystery-dinner
April 10 | Celebrate Easter
Chestnut Square will host an Easter egg hunt with goody bags, contests, prizes and refreshments. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790. https://chestnutsquare.org
Worth the trip: April 16 | Enjoy a car show
Cody Walker’s FuelFest will visit the Texas Motor Speedway for a day of racing and live music. Fans and drivers can enjoy live drifting on the race track and a show featuring cars from around the world. Kids age 10 and under can participate in the opening Easter egg hunt. VIP tickets include catered lunch, a drink voucher, lounge access, preferred parking, a silent auction and more. A portion of event proceeds will benefit Reach Out WorldWide, a nonprofit founded by Paul Walker. 1-8 p.m. Tickets range from $30-$300. 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth. www.fuelfest.com
Millhouse McKinney and studio resident Cindy Taylor will host a happy hour workshop in which participants will learn how to make paper bead jewelry. Wine and snacks will be provided. 4:30-6:30 p.m. $35. 610 Elm St., McKinney. 202-810-2101. https://millhousemckinney.com/events
April 2 | Enjoy a dance and auction
The McKinney ISD Fine Arts Department will host a swing dance and silent auction at McKinney High School. The event will feature live music from the McKinney High School Mane Attraction and Jazz Ensemble. 7 p.m. $15 (early bird tickets through April 1), $20 (at the door). 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney. 469-302-5700. www.royalprideband.org/thelionswing
April 2, 9, 16 | Shop local
McKinney’s weekly farmers market at Chestnut Square features a variety of vendors who offer grass-fed beef, free-range chicken eggs and produce. Specialty items including ginger beer, pastries, tamales and more are also available. The market will feature live music, face painting and pony rides. 8 a.m.-noon. Free entry. 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790. www.chestnutsquare.org/farmers-market-mckinney
April 8-10 | Attend an art festival
McKinney Main Street will host its annual Arts in Bloom festival in downtown McKinney. The festival will feature Texas wineries, food vendors and more than 120 artists. Children can embrace their inner Picasso at the Kids Creation Station, an interactive art area. 5-10 p.m. (April 8), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (April 9), noon-5 p.m. (April 10). Free entry. 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org/687/Arts-in-Bloom
April 9 | Hunt for eggs
The city’s annual Easter Egg Splash will take place at the Apex Centre. Festivities include an aquatic Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny and face painting. Registration is encouraged due to limited space. 9-11:45 a.m. $10 (per child). 3003 Alma Drive, McKinney. 972-547-2739. https://tinyurl.com/mrxttjxs
April 9 | Solve a murder mystery
Heritage Village at Chestnut Square and McKinney Repertory Theater are partnering to present “Murder at Chestnut,” a murder mystery show and dinner. Vegetarian dinner options will be available. Attendees may bring their own alcoholic beverages. 6-10 p.m. $20 (show only), $50 (show and dinner). 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. www.chestnutsquare.org/murder-mystery-dinner
April 10 | Celebrate Easter
Chestnut Square will host an Easter egg hunt with goody bags, contests, prizes and refreshments. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790. https://chestnutsquare.org
Worth the trip: April 16 | Enjoy a car show
Cody Walker’s FuelFest will visit the Texas Motor Speedway for a day of racing and live music. Fans and drivers can enjoy live drifting on the race track and a show featuring cars from around the world. Kids age 10 and under can participate in the opening Easter egg hunt. VIP tickets include catered lunch, a drink voucher, lounge access, preferred parking, a silent auction and more. A portion of event proceeds will benefit Reach Out WorldWide, a nonprofit founded by Paul Walker. 1-8 p.m. Tickets range from $30-$300. 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth. www.fuelfest.com
